Political Tensions Rise in National Assembly Following President Lee's Press Conference Reactions to President Lee Jae-myung's press conference on September 18 were sharply divided along party lines. The ruling Democratic Party praised the event as a potential turning point for restoring public trust, while the opposition People Power Party criticized it for lacking any reflection on government failures or a commitment to change. Additionally, President Lee's request to remove the right to cancel indictments from the so-called 'Special Prosecutor Bill for Manipulated Indictments' i September 18, 2026

Mokpo City Choir's 84th Regular Concert Celebrates 'Serenade to Soul' The Mokpo City Choir delivered a profound performance that intertwined love, music, and the modern artistic history of Mokpo.The choir held its 84th regular concert, titled 'S to S: Serenade to Soul,' on September 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mokpo Cultural Arts Center.Under the direction of Artistic Director Kim Sun-hee and with narration by Kim Myung-joo, the concert broke away from traditional choral formats. It presented a 'narrative choral humanities concert' that connected opera, film music, and September 18, 2026

President Lee Approves Kim Seong-soo's Appointment as Supreme Court Justice 이재명 대통령이 18일 김성수 대법관(57·사법연수원 24기)의 임명을 재가했다. 이에 따라 김 대법관은 이재명 정부 출범 이후 처음으로 취임하는 대법관이 됐다. 앞서 국회 인사청문특별위원회는 지난 14일 김 대법관 후보자에 대한 인사청문회를 열었다. 이어 16일 더불어민주당의 적격 의견과 국민의힘의 부적격 의견을 함께 담은 인사청문 경과보고서를 여야 합의로 채택했다. 국회는 17일 본회의에서 김 후보자 임명동의안을 재석 의원 268명 가운데 찬성 227명, 반대 28명, 기권 13명으로 가결했다. 국민의힘은 표결에 앞서 의원들의 September 18, 2026

Korea University and Ban Ki-moon Foundation to Host Peace Symposium on September 29 Korea University's Unification and Convergence Research Institute announced on September 18 that it will hold the 4th joint symposium with the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future on September 29 at 2 p.m. at the Korea University Centennial Memorial Hall. The symposium, titled 'Order After Order: Restructuring International Security and Peace on the Korean Peninsula,' is organized with support from Korea University's Leading University Project for Unification. It aims to explore the condit September 18, 2026

Gwacheon City Council Concludes Regular Session, Sends 88 Administrative Improvement Proposals The Gwacheon City Council concluded its 302nd regular session on the 17th, wrapping up 16 days of meetings. According to the council, this session included deliberations on the approval of the consolidated financial statements for the 2025 fiscal year, the approval of expenditures from the 2025 fiscal year reserve fund, three proposed ordinances, and the adoption of the 2026 administrative audit report. Notably, the special committee for the administrative audit, which took place from September September 18, 2026

Gwangmyeong City Corporation Supports 9,847 Citizen Sports Activities with 'Tuntun Money' Gwangmyeong City Corporation has launched an initiative to increase citizen participation in community sports through the 'Tuntun Money' program, in collaboration with the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation's 'National Fitness 100' project. According to the corporation on the 18th, the Women's Vision Center swimming pool and the Gwangmyeong Health Sports Center operated as Tuntun Money accumulation facilities from June to August 3. During this period, the Women's Vision Center swimming pool reco September 18, 2026

Mayor Choi Dae-ho Promotes Innovative Administration Nationwide Mayor Choi Dae-ho expressed hope on September 18 that Anyang's exemplary innovation cases will serve as a catalyst for local government innovation across the country. He made this statement while sharing the city's accumulated experiences with local governments nationwide.During the event held at city hall, Mayor Choi hosted six officials from local governments including Gwanak-gu in Seoul, Cheongyang-gun in South Chungcheong Province, and Namdong-gu in Incheon as part of the Ministry of the Int September 18, 2026

Kim Min-seok to Review Legitimacy of Choo Mi-ae's 2.1 Billion Won Consulting Controversy Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, stated on September 18 that he will examine the legitimacy of a 2.1 billion won political consulting contract related to Choo Mi-ae's campaign during the June 3 local elections. Choo, the governor of Gyeonggi Province, quickly countered, expressing regret over what she called an "unfounded controversy."During an appearance on the Democratic Party's official YouTube channel, "Minju07," Kim said, "I am closely monitoring the contract related to our par September 18, 2026

Mayor Choi Dae-ho Promotes Innovation in Local Government Mayor Choi Dae-ho expressed hope on September 18 that Anseong's exemplary innovation cases will serve as a catalyst for local government innovation across the country. He made this statement while sharing the city's accumulated experiences with local government officials nationwide.During a mentoring session organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Mayor Choi hosted six officials from local governments including Gwanak District in Seoul, Cheongyang County in South Chungcheong Provin September 18, 2026

Samsung DX Union Protests Outside Chairman Lee Jae-Yong's Home Samsung Electronics' Device Experience (DX) division union has begun a sit-in protest outside the home of Chairman Lee Jae-Yong, demanding direct dialogue with him.On September 18, the Donghaeng Union, representing employees from the DX division, held a launch ceremony in front of Lee's residence in Yongsan, Seoul, and initiated an indefinite relay sit-in. About 40 union members attended the event.The union stated, "We have raised our voices in Suwon and Seocho, and even in New York's Times Squa September 18, 2026